Didgeridoo (Yidaki), traditional blowpipe or horn, hand-painted with two turtles in the typical style (dot painting) of the Aborigines (indigenous natives of Australia), made of eucalyptus wood, approx. 120 cm long. It is mainly used as a rhythm instrument for chants in ceremonies. A large lung volume is required to play. The motif appears in rock paintings and rock carvings that are up to 50,000 years old. Aboriginal art is one of the oldest continuous art traditions in the world.
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| Category: Musical instruments
| Material: Holz
| Country of origin:
Western Australia, Australia
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A visually similar exhibit of the collection is#6594 - Sculptures |
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The object of the collection with nearest place of origin in Western Australia, Australia is #4893 - folk arts . |
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